Thursday, October 13, 2011

Your Grooming Checklist

Many of us forget certain grooming details which we oversee or do not consider important. Take a look at this quick checklist compiled by Lynne Brennan and take note of the ones that may have slipped your routine groom.

General to do's:
  • Keep your hair trimmed and clean.
  • Wear just enough perfume/aftershave to smell good - not so that colleagues can smell you before you have even come around the corner in the office.
  • Have clean and manicured nails - especially after working with products like paint or oil over the weekend.
  • Make sure your shoes are clean and there are no holes or scuffs.
  • Use a clothes brush or lint roller to ensure your clothes are pristine.
  • Check yourself in a full length mirror for any hems, loose buttons or unzipped zips.
 To do's for women:
  • If you do paint your nails, ensure the paint is not chipped.
  • Keep a spare pair of stockings handy.
  • Add accessories that suit you and your outfit.
  • If you have long hair, do something with it - the wake up and go look does not support a professional image.

To do's for men:
  • Trim your beard, moustache and any excessive nose/ear hairs that may be sprouting.
  • Pluck your eyebrows - unibrows are not acceptable in this day and age.
  • Accessorise minimally with a watch, wedding ring and dress ring.
  • Ensure your socks cover the space between your trouser bottoms and shoes tops when seated.
You have the business expertise and knowledge, so why are you not getting the deals? The way you present yourself has an impact on the outcome of a situation. Your mannerisms, etiquette and image are key players in the “first impressions” theory. People looking for success want to do business with people that look and act successful. Now, close the deal by packaging yourself for success.
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